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Kongu Nadu, also known as Kongu Mandalam, is the geographical region comprising the western and north-western part of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in some instances, parts of southeastern Karnataka and eastern Kerala.
In the following section, the paper traces the historical evidence in the formation and transformation of Kongu nadu. The paper then focuses on the creation of power structures, the pattakkararand the palaiyakkarar, the chieftains of this historical territory.
Kongunadu, a prominent region in Tamil Nadu, boasts a rich historical, cultural, and environmental tapestry. This synopsis delves into its multifaceted aspects, including geographical features like Kurinji,
This paper is a preliminary attempt in that direction, in using ethnohistory for understanding the formation and recognition of territorial boundaries with reference to the Subregion, Kongu Nadu in present Tamil Nadu state, India.
12 lip 2021 · Because of the appropriating of Jain temples by the Shaivites, Jainism in Kongu Nadu has become a ‘forgotten religion’, similar to how the Vijayanagara empire is now considered a ‘forgotten empire’, added Rasu. The prevalent caste systems. But what about the caste hierarchy in ancient Kongu Nadu?
Title: State, society and economy: evolution study of the kongu region (Western Tamil Nadu) from the 6th century to the 16th century. Researcher: Gunasekaran, S. Guide (s): Ramasamy, Vijaya. Keywords:
Spatially comprising the western parts of Tamilnadu, the Kongu region is a compact geo-historical entity that became a centre of Chera power during early period. Famed for its rich forests, gold deposits, variety of flowers and abundance of honey, the Kongu region attracted traders, merchants and warriors from time to time.
